Iran Apparently Seizes Greek Billionaire’s Shipping Tanker In Strait Of Hormuz, Report Says
Iran said technical and political consultations with Oman are continuing as talks focus on safe shipping through the strait, officials said.
- On Sunday, Iran announced progress in negotiations with Oman on managing the Hormuz Strait, the strategic waterway crucial for oil and gas trade that both countries border.
- President Donald Trump declined to authorize a 14th consecutive night of US airstrikes after an Omani delegation arrived in Tehran "for talks on a new arrangement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz."
- Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei described the talks as "useful," noting discussions on Friday and Saturday focused on "common principles and operational mechanisms" for safe shipping between deputy foreign ministers.
- There has been "no change" in shipping traffic status through the strait, Baqaei stated, though technical and political consultations between the two sides are continuing.
- Tensions persist as the United States opposes shipping fees proposed by Iran and Oman in June. Iran also intercepted six vessels after warnings over the past 24 hours on Sunday.
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Oman says Hormuz diplomacy advancing but ‘needs more time’ as US-Iran lull holds
Omani officials say negotiations in Tehran are moving positively but need more time; Iran signals it will hold fire if the US does, while Israel doubts a permanent deal will be reached
The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has assured that the talks between the two countries "were useful", while Washington maintains the naval blockade despite having stopped the bombings to give room to diplomatic effortsTrump intensifies the offensive in Iran and doubles its trade war with the world at the expense of the well-being of its citizens Iran has assured this Sunday that there has been progress in talks with Oman on the management …
Iran is unyielding in the dispute over the Strait of Hormus. The Revolutionary Guards stop several ships during the passage. At the same time, Tehran reports progress in negotiations on ship traffic with Oman.
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vz.ltIran on Sunday reported progress in talks with Oman over control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
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